Category Archives: Americana News

Honoring those who have fallen. With today being Veterans Day, countless numbers of us across the country are taking time to honor and mourn the millions who have given their lives to protect our country throughout its nearly 250 years. It’s a day equally filled with sorrow as it is with celebration, and it gives us an opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices made by servicemembers. Throughout the day, we’ve seen the likes of Muscadine Bloodline surprise-dropping “Peter from Picayune,” […]

The post Wyatt Flores Releases Stunning Live Performance Of Unreleased Song, “Never Made It Home,” In Honor Of Veterans Day first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

You probably know that country music icon Reba McEntire, 70, and her beau, Rex Linn, 68, intend to get hitched. Her fans are wondering what their nuptials will be like. Will the occasion be a big blowout with dozens of guests? Or an intimate, elegant get-together just for friends and family? Well, it looks like […]

The post Reba McEntire Teases Her and Rex Linn’s Wedding Arrangements: “Work Comes First, So We’ll See” appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Jelly Roll wants to build a 100-acre facility at his Tennessee home, aims to help those with addiction and mental health problems.

The post Jelly Roll Plans To Make a Real Difference With His 100-Acre Property—Something Extremely Special for the Tennessee Community appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Jon Bon Jovi’s son just had a baby! Now, Jon Bon Jovi is a grandfather to not one but two kids, in the family that just keeps getting bigger.

The post The More the Merrier: Jon Bon Jovi’s Eldest Son Shares Arrival of First Child appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Riley Green has some very special patriotic plans for 2026. The popular “Worst Way” singer will be performing at U.S. military bases in Hawaii and Japan, per Country Now. What a wonderful treat that will be for our brave members of the military and their loved ones! On March 9, 2026, Green will be at […]

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A piece of Tennessee Titans tradition will be featured permanently and prominently in their new stadium… and it’s inspired by one of Johnny Cash’s biggest hits. Though the Titans might be struggling on the football field this year, fans can still look forward to the stadium that’s being built right next to their current home opening in 2027. The enclosed stadium itself will be located on the East Bank of Nashville close to where the existing Nissan Stadium stands. It […]

The post Tennessee Titans Pay Tribute To Johnny Cash With 360-Degree, “Ring Of Fire,” Video Display In New Nissan Stadium first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Megan Moroney met Kacey Musgraves years ago, but she wasn’t famous yet. Here’s that story, plus the latest on her new album.

The post Megan Moroney Reveals How She Met Kacey Musgraves as a Fan Before They Shared a Dressing Room at the CMAs appeared first on Wide Open Country.

The Miami Dolphins’ head coach had a hilarious interaction with some Buffalo Bills’ fans after Sunday’s win.

The post Miami Dolphins’ Mike McDaniel Hilariously Blames AI for Trolling Photograph appeared first on Wide Open Country.

“We stand for the flag, and if you don’t like it, we don’t care.” Despite not personally serving in any branch of the military, Riley Green has frequently shown his support for the troops throughout his music career. Whether it’s early hits such as “Different Round Here,” which has subsequently become one of the most recognizable, patriotic country songs released the past decade or his continued inclusion of tracks like Toby Keith’s “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The […]

The post Riley Green Celebrates Veterans Day By Announcing Three Shows At U.S. Military Bases In 2026 first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Pat McAfee isn’t going to hear the political backlash on Veterans Day. If you ask me, our military veterans deserve to be treated like royalty. The brave men and women that fight to protect this country are true, every day heroes. We treat them as such when they are deployed, but we could do a better job of celebrating and lifting them up when they return home from service. Though they deserve our praise every single day of the year, […]

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